Essex County Daily Buzz: Oct. 2, 2024

LOCAL NEWS

Voter registration event planned by Montclair’s League of Women Voters on Oct. 9 in Montclair. Individuals can register to vote from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Toni’s Kitchen, 73 S. Fullerton Ave.
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League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area

Zufall Health, a nonprofit located in West Orange that provides primary care to low-income N.J. residents, expands treatment for alcohol and opioid use disorders. The expanded treatment uses medications to normalize brain chemistry to block the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids and lessen its cravings. It is offered in combination with counseling and behavioral health support.
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Free ancestry-tracing workshop planned by East Orange library on Oct. 9. Attendees will research family history through genealogical record and draft a family tree from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is required. The workshop is open to non-library cardholders.
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Free author talk with Barry Sonnenfeld planned by Maplewood library on Oct. 9. Sonnenfeld will be discussing his upcoming release of “Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time” with New York Times book review editor Gilbert Cruz at 7:30 p.m. at Maplewood Town Hall. Registration is not required. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Free presentation for food and beverage entrepreneurs planned by Newark library on Oct. 9 in the Main Branch. Esther Luongo Psarakis will lead the presentation from 6-8 p.m. and discuss ways to launch food or beverage products and restaurant catering concepts. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Historical Society panel to discuss PBS program “This Old House” and its Glen Ridge location on Oct. 9. The senior producer, architect, builder, and homeowner of the featured house will lead the discussion at 7:30 p.m. at the Glen Ridge Congregational Church in Robinson Hall. Entry is free for GRHS members and $10 for non-members.
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East Orange public schools “100 Day Plan” talk with superintendent Christopher Irving planned on Oct. 9 in the Fifth Ward. The event is from 6-8 p.m. at the board of education building, 199 4th Ave. It is part of Irving’s city-wide town hall tour.
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East Orange-area fitness instructors can apply to help lead the city’s fall fitness event scheduled for Oct. 19. The event will take place at Columbian Park. A total of 10 instructors will be contacted by Oct. 8. Applications accepted online.
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Belleville public schools received the Association Award for Fiscal Reporting for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes school districts with transparent, accurate, and accountable fiscal management.
Belleville Public Schools

“Tiny Tales” weekly story time for ages 2-4 and their caregivers planned by Belleville library on Oct. 9. The event is from 10:30-11 a.m. and will include movement and music.
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Wolf felting craft for youth in grades 6+ planned by Glen Ridge library on Oct. 9. Materials provided for participants. A guided live tutorial is scheduled at 5 p.m. on Zoom. Registration is required.
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Free virtual author talk with Silvia Moreno-Garcia planned by Glen Ridge library on Oct. 9. The talk begins at 7 p.m. Moreno-Garcia will discuss “Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction.” Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

Maplewood residents ages 9+ can audition on Oct. 9 to participate in the township’s talent show. Auditions are from 6-8 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. Participants should bring 1-3 minutes of song, dance, comedy, or other talents. Show date is scheduled for Nov. 21. Audition tapes can be emailed through Oct. 16.
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“Comic Club” meeting for children age 5-12 planned by Maplewood library on Oct. 9 at the Hilton Branch. The meeting is scheduled from 3:30-4:30 p.m., will include drawing, writing, and creating graphic novels. Caregivers must remain in the building.
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Free hearing screenings for adults planned at Montclair library on Oct. 9 in the Main Branch. Representatives from Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center will conduct 15-minute hearing screenings between 1:30-3:30 p.m. Appointments accepted by email.
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Montclair Public Library

Story time for families and children up to age 5 planned by Montclair library on Oct. 9 in the Main Branch. There will be books, songs, rhyme, and play from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Registration is not required.
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Montclair library patrons can meet the new library director, Radwa Ali, on Oct. 9 in the Main Branch. The event is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
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Montclair Public Library

Pokémon club meeting for ages 7-18 planned by Montclair library on Oct. 9 in the Main Branch. Attendees are encouraged to bring Pokémon cards for playing from 5-7 p.m. Sets are available for borrowing from the library. Registration is required.
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Comic signing with artist Dave Fox planned by East Side Mags on Oct. 5 in Montclair. Fox will sign copies of his books, sketch, and take commissions from 2-5 p.m. at 491 Bloomfield Ave.
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East Side Mags

Anime club meeting for ages 12-18 planned by Montclair library on Oct. 9 in the Main Branch. Attendees will watch “Demon Slayer” at 4 p.m. Registration is required.
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Montclair-area residents can apply to be a storyteller for Montclair Film’s StorySLAM program by Oct. 9. Participants will have five minutes to share their stories related to the theme, “Behind The Scenes” on Oct. 23. Applications accepted online.
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Free eye screenings planned by Newark Emergency Services for Families on Oct. 9 in Newark. Screenings begin at 9 a.m. at 982 Broad St. Appointments accepted online.
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Newark plans to apply for a federally funded grant that would identify and remove affordable housing barriers, including outdated zoning and land use policies, gaps in available resources, and insufficient infrastructure. Funds should be used for developing improved housing, policy plans, and affordable housing. A public hearing discussing the application is planned for Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. in Newark City Hall. A 15-day public comment period ends Oct. 14.
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“College and Career Readiness” virtual information session for families planned by Newark public schools on Oct. 9. The session begins at 5 p.m. Attendees will learn about the SchooLinks program that is designed to help students plan for post-graduation. Registration is required.
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Newark-area residents can canoe along the Passaic River with trained outdoor educators Oct. 9 at Newark Riverfront Park. The free event is from 4-6 p.m. No experience required. Waiver forms are available on site. The event is first-come, first-served.
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Chess club meeting for ages 8-13 planned by Newark library on Oct. 9 in the Main Branch. The weekly meeting is from 3-5 p.m. Registration is not required.
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Newark Public Library

Free art class for ages 13-18 planned by Newark library on Oct. 9 in the Main Branch. The class is from 4-5 p.m. Classes are weekly through May and meet by age group. Registration is required.
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Free story time for ages 3-5 planned by Nutley library on Oct. 9. Attendees will hear stories, songs, and make crafts from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Registration is required. The program is limited to Nutley library cardholders.
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Nutley Public Library

Knitting and crochet club meeting for adults of all skill levels planned by Nutley library on Oct. 9. The group will meet from 1-3 p.m. Participants must bring their own supplies.
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Nutley Public Library

Story time for toddlers planned by South Orange library on Oct. 9. The event is from 11-11:45 a.m. at the Skate House, 5 Mead St. Registration is required. Adults must accompany children.
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South Orange Public Library.

West Orange Special Education Parents Advisory Council seeks volunteers to join its council. Interested individuals can apply by email.
West Orange Special Education Parents Advisory Council

“Tech Talk” for adults planned by West Orange library on Oct. 9. Assistance is available from 2-4 p.m. for electronic devices, word processing, and digital programs like Excel and PowerPoint. Computer skills certificates available.
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West Orange Public Library

Video game and LEGO session for youth in grades 6-12 planned at West Orange library on Oct. 9. There will be video games, board games, and LEGOs from 7-8 p.m. Registration is required. The event is open to non-library cardholders.
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West Orange Public Library

“Sensory Frenzy Playtime” for children up to age 5 planned by West Orange library on Oct. 9. There will be sensory activities from 4-5 p.m.
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West Orange Public Library

“The West Orange Woolies” knitting and crocheting club meeting for adults planned by West Orange library on Oct. 9. Participants will craft together from 2-4 p.m. Yarn is not provided.
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West Orange Public Library

REGIONAL NEWS

New Jersey is represented by three women in U.S. Congress for the first time in history, according to the Center for American Women and Politics. The state’s 10th, 11th, and 12th Districts are represented by LaMonica McIver, Mikie Sherrill, and Bonnie Watson Coleman. McIver, who represents parts of Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties, is the first Black woman to represent the 10th District and the second to represent the state. She was elected during a special election cycle this fall, and will fill the congressional seat until Nov. 5.
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